NC home inspector study guide
COMPLETE QUESTIONS &
SOLUTIONS(RATED A)
An inspector enters a home and notices a strong smell of gas. What should he do? -
ANSWER Vacate the home and call appropriate people
The expansion device - ANSWER Changes refrigerant from high temperature high
pressure liquid to low temperature low pressure liquid
The condensing coil - ANSWER Refrigerant changes from high temperature high
pressure gas to high temperature high pressure liquid
The evaporator coil - ANSWER Refrigerant changes from a low pressure low
temperature liquid to a low temperature low pressure gas
The compressor - ANSWER Refrigerant changes from a low pressure low temperature
gas to a high temperature high pressure gas
Automatic safety controls - ANSWER Devices designed and installed to protect systems
and components from excessively high or low pressures and temperatures, excessive
electrical current, loss of water, loss of ignition, fuel leaks, fire, freezing, or other unsafe
conditions
Central air conditioning - ANSWER Means a system that uses ducts to distribute cooled
or dehumidifies air to more than one room or uses pipes to distribute chilled water to
heat exchangers in more than one room and that is not plugged into an electrical
convenience outlet
Component - ANSWER A readily accessible and observable aspect of a system such
as a Floor or wall but not individual pieces such as boards or nails where many similar
pieces make up the component
Cosmetic damage - ANSWER Superficial blemishes or defects that do not interfere with
the functionality of the component or system
Cross connection - ANSWER Any physical connection or arrangement between potable
water and any source of contamination
Dangerous or adverse situation - ANSWER Situations that pose a threat of injury to the
inspector or those situations that require the use of special protective clothing or safety
equipment
,Describe - ANSWER Report in writing a system or component by its type or other
inspected characteristics to distinguish it from other systems or components used for
the same purpose
Dismantle - ANSWER To take apart or remove any component device or piece of
equipment that is bolted screwed or fastened by other means and that would not be
dismantled by a homeowner in the course of normal household maintenance
enter - ANSWER To go into an area to inspect all visible components
Functional drainage - ANSWER A drain that empties in a reasonable amount of time
and does not overflow when another fixture is drained at the same time
Functional flow - ANSWER A reasonable flow at the highest fixture in a dwelling when
another fixture is operated simultaneously
Habitable Space - ANSWER A space in a building for living sleeping eating or cooking.
It does not mean bathroom toilet room closet or any space used for storage
inspect - ANSWER The act of making a visual inspection
installed - ANSWER Attached or connected such that an item requires tools for removal
Normal operating controls - ANSWER Homeowner operated devices such as a
thermostat wall switch or safety switch
On site water supply quality - ANSWER Water quality is based on the bacterial chemical
mineral and solids content of the water
operate - ANSWER To cause systems or equipment to function
readily accessible - ANSWER A panel provided for homeowner inspection and
maintenance that has removable or operable fasteners or latch devices in order to be
lifted off swung open or otherwise removed by one person and it's edges and fasteners
are not painted in place. This definition is limited to those panels within normal reach or
from a four foot step ladder and that are not blocked by stored items furniture or building
components
readily visible - ANSWER Seen by using natural or artificial light without the use of
equipment or tools other than a flashlight
Representative number - ANSWER Means for multiple identical components such as
windows and electrical outlets one such component per room and for multiple identical
exterior components one such component on each side of building
, Roof drainage system - ANSWER Gutters downspouts leaders splash blocks and
similar components used to carry water off a roof and away from a building
shut down - ANSWER A piece of equipment or a system which cannot be operated by
the device or control that a homeowner should normally use to operate it. If it's safety
switch or circuit breaker is in the off position or it's fuse is missing or blown the inspector
is not required to reestablish the circuit for the purpose of operating the equipment or
system
Solid fuel heating device - ANSWER Any wood coal or other similar organic fuel burning
device including fireplaces whether masonry or factory built fireplace inserts and stoves
wood stoves room heaters central furnaces and combinations of these devices
Structural component - ANSWER A component that supports non variable forces or
weights dead loads and variable forces or weights live loads
System - ANSWER A combination of interacting or independent components
assembled to carry out one or more functions
Technically exhaustive - ANSWER An inspection involving the use of measurements
instruments testing calculations and other means to develop scientific or engineering
findings conclusions or recommendations
Under floor crawl space - ANSWER The area within the confines of the foundation and
between the ground and the underside of the lowest floor structural component
Home inspections provide - ANSWER The client with an understanding of the property
conditions as inspected at the time of the home inspection
Home inspectors - ANSWER Provide a written contract signed by the client before the
inspection is performed. State the home inspection is in accordance with the standards
of practice of the North Carolina home inspector licensure board. Describe the services
performed and the cost. State when an inspection is is for only one or a limited number
of systems or components that the inspection is limited to those items
DDIR - ANSWER Describe this systems and components required to be described in
rule .1106, state which systems and components present at the home and designated
for inspection where not inspected and why, state any systems or components that do
not function as intended allowing for normal wear and tear or appear to not function as
intended based on documented tangible evidence. Describe the system or component
state how it is defective explain the implications of conditions listed in the summary and
direct the client to a course of action
Home inspections - ANSWER Done in accordance with this section are not technically
exhaustive
COMPLETE QUESTIONS &
SOLUTIONS(RATED A)
An inspector enters a home and notices a strong smell of gas. What should he do? -
ANSWER Vacate the home and call appropriate people
The expansion device - ANSWER Changes refrigerant from high temperature high
pressure liquid to low temperature low pressure liquid
The condensing coil - ANSWER Refrigerant changes from high temperature high
pressure gas to high temperature high pressure liquid
The evaporator coil - ANSWER Refrigerant changes from a low pressure low
temperature liquid to a low temperature low pressure gas
The compressor - ANSWER Refrigerant changes from a low pressure low temperature
gas to a high temperature high pressure gas
Automatic safety controls - ANSWER Devices designed and installed to protect systems
and components from excessively high or low pressures and temperatures, excessive
electrical current, loss of water, loss of ignition, fuel leaks, fire, freezing, or other unsafe
conditions
Central air conditioning - ANSWER Means a system that uses ducts to distribute cooled
or dehumidifies air to more than one room or uses pipes to distribute chilled water to
heat exchangers in more than one room and that is not plugged into an electrical
convenience outlet
Component - ANSWER A readily accessible and observable aspect of a system such
as a Floor or wall but not individual pieces such as boards or nails where many similar
pieces make up the component
Cosmetic damage - ANSWER Superficial blemishes or defects that do not interfere with
the functionality of the component or system
Cross connection - ANSWER Any physical connection or arrangement between potable
water and any source of contamination
Dangerous or adverse situation - ANSWER Situations that pose a threat of injury to the
inspector or those situations that require the use of special protective clothing or safety
equipment
,Describe - ANSWER Report in writing a system or component by its type or other
inspected characteristics to distinguish it from other systems or components used for
the same purpose
Dismantle - ANSWER To take apart or remove any component device or piece of
equipment that is bolted screwed or fastened by other means and that would not be
dismantled by a homeowner in the course of normal household maintenance
enter - ANSWER To go into an area to inspect all visible components
Functional drainage - ANSWER A drain that empties in a reasonable amount of time
and does not overflow when another fixture is drained at the same time
Functional flow - ANSWER A reasonable flow at the highest fixture in a dwelling when
another fixture is operated simultaneously
Habitable Space - ANSWER A space in a building for living sleeping eating or cooking.
It does not mean bathroom toilet room closet or any space used for storage
inspect - ANSWER The act of making a visual inspection
installed - ANSWER Attached or connected such that an item requires tools for removal
Normal operating controls - ANSWER Homeowner operated devices such as a
thermostat wall switch or safety switch
On site water supply quality - ANSWER Water quality is based on the bacterial chemical
mineral and solids content of the water
operate - ANSWER To cause systems or equipment to function
readily accessible - ANSWER A panel provided for homeowner inspection and
maintenance that has removable or operable fasteners or latch devices in order to be
lifted off swung open or otherwise removed by one person and it's edges and fasteners
are not painted in place. This definition is limited to those panels within normal reach or
from a four foot step ladder and that are not blocked by stored items furniture or building
components
readily visible - ANSWER Seen by using natural or artificial light without the use of
equipment or tools other than a flashlight
Representative number - ANSWER Means for multiple identical components such as
windows and electrical outlets one such component per room and for multiple identical
exterior components one such component on each side of building
, Roof drainage system - ANSWER Gutters downspouts leaders splash blocks and
similar components used to carry water off a roof and away from a building
shut down - ANSWER A piece of equipment or a system which cannot be operated by
the device or control that a homeowner should normally use to operate it. If it's safety
switch or circuit breaker is in the off position or it's fuse is missing or blown the inspector
is not required to reestablish the circuit for the purpose of operating the equipment or
system
Solid fuel heating device - ANSWER Any wood coal or other similar organic fuel burning
device including fireplaces whether masonry or factory built fireplace inserts and stoves
wood stoves room heaters central furnaces and combinations of these devices
Structural component - ANSWER A component that supports non variable forces or
weights dead loads and variable forces or weights live loads
System - ANSWER A combination of interacting or independent components
assembled to carry out one or more functions
Technically exhaustive - ANSWER An inspection involving the use of measurements
instruments testing calculations and other means to develop scientific or engineering
findings conclusions or recommendations
Under floor crawl space - ANSWER The area within the confines of the foundation and
between the ground and the underside of the lowest floor structural component
Home inspections provide - ANSWER The client with an understanding of the property
conditions as inspected at the time of the home inspection
Home inspectors - ANSWER Provide a written contract signed by the client before the
inspection is performed. State the home inspection is in accordance with the standards
of practice of the North Carolina home inspector licensure board. Describe the services
performed and the cost. State when an inspection is is for only one or a limited number
of systems or components that the inspection is limited to those items
DDIR - ANSWER Describe this systems and components required to be described in
rule .1106, state which systems and components present at the home and designated
for inspection where not inspected and why, state any systems or components that do
not function as intended allowing for normal wear and tear or appear to not function as
intended based on documented tangible evidence. Describe the system or component
state how it is defective explain the implications of conditions listed in the summary and
direct the client to a course of action
Home inspections - ANSWER Done in accordance with this section are not technically
exhaustive
